Which of the following is a common clinical finding in multiple myeloma?
- A) Hypercalcemia
- B) Thrombocytosis
- C) Hyperalbuminemia
- D) Leukocytosis
aanya.bansal Answered question August 31, 2024
The correct answer is A) Hypercalcemia.
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer characterized by the proliferation of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow. Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels in the blood) is a common clinical finding in multiple myeloma, occurring in up to 40% of patients.
Hypercalcemia in multiple myeloma is often due to:
aanya.bansal Answered question August 31, 2024